The Atlanta Board of REALTORS® acquired the Georgia Institute of Real Estate (GIRE) in 1980 for the benefit of our members. GIRE was established in 1959 and is recognized as the oldest and most widely acclaimed real estate school in Georgia. GIRE has grown into a distinguished institution serving the real estate educations needs of nearly 20,000 students in Metro Atlanta and across Georgia. From our Sandy Springs location to our computer-based education, we offer a wide variety of courses. Whether you are beginning your career with a Salesperson Prelicense program or you want to enhance your professional development through quality continuing education and designation courses, GIRE has what you are looking for!

Member Discounts

Members of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS® will receive a 10-20% discount on most courses. All Courses reflect the full tuition for non-members until you log into the system and your current membership status is recognized.

As an integral part of the Atlanta Board, GIRE offers Managing Brokers of Board associated companies the opportunity to provide a $50 Scholarship to prospective students planning to attend a classroom-based Sales Prelicense course.

Additionally, the Atlanta Board will waive the $70 ABR application fee for all students who complete the Sales Prelicense course (in-class, on-line or on CD-Rom) through GIRE and who were not previous members of the Atlanta Board of REALTORS®. GIRE is committed to providing quality education and guiding successful graduates into a lifelong career in real estate.